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Virtual trials for lightweighting glass bottles set for 2022
The virtual trial will pioneer science-based sustainable innovations to reduce the time and cost needed to test glass products, while also reducing the raw materials and energy used in the process.
Video: Sustainable fuel produced from ambient air and sunlight
A rooftop-mounted solar mini-refinery synthesizes methanol, kerosene and other liquid fuels in a multi-stage thermochemical process.
North American companies rush to add robots as demand surges
The rush to add robots is part of a larger upswing in investment as companies seek to keep up with strong demand.
Electric pneumatic forklifts introduced by Toyota Material Handling
The all-new Toyota 48 V and 80 V electric pneumatic forklifts are powered by Toyota-designed AC motors and built with operators in mind to elevate operational efficiency and productivity.
Video: Simplified adjustment in injection molding machines
An integrated system for measuring injection pressure and nozzle contact force simplifies the maintenance and adjustment of plastic injection molding machines.
New range of SCARA robots released by Trio Motion Technology
The new range of SCARA robots include four different iterations spanning from a 400 mm arm range model with a 3 kg maximum load capacity to a 700 mm arm range version featuring a 6 kg maximum load.
Hell’s Kitchen to serve up lithium and geothermal power
The project is scheduled to deliver its first 50 MW of baseload renewable power in late 2023 and an estimated 20,000 tons of lithium hydroxide in 2024.
The search for better LED light bulbs
The material can emit white light by combining colored light, which can potentially slash manufacturing costs by one component replacing three.
Video: Hydrogen race truck designed to deliver at Dakar 2022
The H2 Racing Truck will demonstrate the most powerful 100% hydrogen and electric racing truck ever built.
Laser trialed for enhanced cancer treatment
Each beam can deliver 15 joules of energy in a pulse duration of 30 femtoseconds -- that’s 30 millionths of one billionth of one second.
Anti-spoofing tech detects, rejects 100% of facial presentation attacks
FaceMe reportedly detected all impersonation and substitution attempts from the test’s photos and videos.
Carbon fiber magnet encapsulation for ultra-high-performance electric motors
The potential use of carbon fiber for low-mass magnet retention provides an exciting opportunity.
A RAPID way to assess power system dynamics
An open-source computer code efficiently examines power systems and identifies electrical grid disruptions, such as power outages.
Watch a test flight of this airborne wind power system
The tethered kite autonomously flies figure eights and generates electricity from the wind.
Rice University team develops smart, 3D-printed military helmet
3D printing enables technology to be incorporated into the helmet and thus create an always-on wearable that is capable of detecting threats and responding with countermeasures designed to keep military personnel safe.
Drone trials for delivering blood to medics in the field prove successful
Because access to whole blood in the field is both limited and appropriate for treating hemorrhagic shock in tactical combat care, the USAMRDC TATRC demonstrated how drones could autonomously deliver such payloads in the field.
Tool targets cybersecurity risk for hydropower operators
The framework helps operators assess their risks and make informed investments for enhanced cybersecurity.
Thermal compressed air meter with integrated pressure and temperature sensor
Four process values can be read for effective energy management.
New lighting guidelines for public wellbeing
Studies suggest that getting the lighting right by introducing even subtle changes improves the quality of life for everyone.
Video: NASA to test laser communications
NASA is expecting to achieve transmission rates of 1.2 gigabits per second